Dr. Hackl is an Assistant Professor of Complex Infrastructure Systems at Princeton University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research spans the interface between network science and complex infrastructure systems, focusing on spatial-temporal networks, uncertainty quantification, and digital twin technologies. He obtained his PhD from ETH Zürich in 2019 and subsequently served as a senior researcher at the University of Zürich's Department of Computer Science from 2019 to 2022. In 2020, he was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the University of Liverpool, where he focused on urban risk and resilience assessments. Dr. Hackl later joined the University of Cambridge as a Research Assistant Professor for Digital Twins in 2022 before moving to Princeton in 2023.

His work bridges theoretical advancements in network science with practical applications in infrastructure systems, offering insights into dynamic processes in power grids, transportation systems, and multi-layered, spatially embedded networks. A key focus of his research is the quantification and propagation of uncertainties within these complex, interconnected systems, enabling more accurate risk assessments and resilience strategies. This approach is particularly crucial for addressing the impacts of climate change while also fostering integrated solutions to tackle the pressing challenges facing our cities and society.